Property Manager Supervisor

Who We Are 

Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS) is an award-winning registered charity and not for profit organization dedicated to providing high quality, secure and affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households. Known for excellent service, we contribute to healthy, thriving and livable communities.

GVHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by law. GVHS is a living wage employer.

GVHS acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples, and that the land’s historical relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples have existed since time immemorial.

What We Offer 

GVHS offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive wages, 3 week’s vacation to start, generous sick and family responsibility leave, employer matched RRSP, extended health and dental insurance and an Employee Assistance Program. 

What You Will Do 

Reporting to the Manager of Property Management, the Property Manager Supervisor leads a team of Maintenance Representatives and Building Services Representatives and ensures that GVHS assets are maintained to a high standard. This position also works to maintain desirable and inclusive workspaces, leads employee engagement ands supports the GVHS strategic goal of providing Great Places to Live. This is a field supervisor position.

What You Bring 

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.  

• Excellent communication skills: clear and concise manner in writing and verbally, with a focus on customer service and inclusion.  

• Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, guide staff and build equitable and diverse collaborative teams. 

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally. 

• Proven record of reliability, flexibility and creativity.  

• Ability to use standardized software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and industry related software. 

• Ability to break down complex processes into measurable tasks. 

• Ability to keep accurate records and complete standardized forms. 

• The ability to prioritize and manage various issues at a time while maintaining safety, efficiency and accountability. 

• Ability to identify and mitigate potential safety issues on the job. 

• Knowledge of building systems including (but not limited to) the regular maintenance and emergency operations for electrical systems, boilers, fire panels, mechanical systems, emergency back-up generators, sprinklers, and timer systems. 

• General skills in painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, irrigation, roofing, concrete, and basic metal work. 

• Ability to independently lift and move up to fifty-five (55) pounds frequently, to relocate equipment, furniture, appliances and plumbing fixtures (i.e. toilets etc.) as needed to perform maintenance. 

• Ability to de-escalate situations to communicate respectfully and problem-solve. 

• Knowledge of building preventative maintenance processes and procedures. 

• Ability to work while standing for long periods of time.  

• Knowledge of Residential Tenancy Act preferred 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Experience managing, coaching, developing staff and leading diverse teams.  

• Experience orienting new staff and developing procedures to successfully onboard new staff.  

• Experience training staff, documenting and managing performance.  

• Experience leading fierce/difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy. 

• Experience building trust and empowering staff 

• Diplomas or certificates in building systems/technology an asset. 

• Experience in construction or building maintenance, preferably in multi-residential housing units. 

• Experience in the following skills: painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, irrigation, roofing, concrete, and basic metal work asset. 

• Experience using technology, including maintenance software, the internet, email, and mobile communication devices. 

Your Working Conditions 

• Union Membership: CUPE Local 1978. 

• Provide own vehicle and tools (see Appendix A); vehicle mileage allowance and tool allowance provided. 


• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check. 
  


• Outdoor work environment – Field Dress Code. 


• Acts as part of the after hours call out team.

Compensation: $38.30/hr (35 hour work week) (2026 rate)

For a complete job description please visit https://greatervichousing.org/about/careers/